CRPF Tradesman Recruitment 2026: Central Reserve Police Force has released notification for 9175 Constable Tradesmen posts for Driver, Cook, Carpenter, Mechanic, Mason, Electrician and other trades. Candidates who are interested and fulfil the required eligibility criteria can now start filling out their application.
CRPF Tradesman Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Constable Tradesman Driver, Carpenter, Electrician |
| Total Posts | 9175 Vacancy |
| Organization | Central Reserve Police Force – CRPF |
| Qualification | 10th Passed |
| Salary | Rs. 69,100/- Per Month |
| Application Date | 20th Apr – 19th May 2026 |
CRPF Tradesmen Recruitment
The complete details for the recruitment, including eligibility, selection process, registration details, physical standards, and salary have been released along with a detailed notification PDF. Candidates who are willing to apply for the CRPF Constable Vacancy 2026 must go through the detailed notification to make sure that they fulfill the required eligibility criteria. Below, we have attached the notification released for the recruitment, including the vacancy and registration dates.
Post Name: Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) and Constable (Pioneer)
Total Vacancies: 9,195 Posts
Organization: Directorate General, Central Reserve Police Force (Ministry of Home Affairs)
Pay Scale: Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100)
Educational Qualification: Matriculation or 10th Pass from a recognized Board. For CT (Motor Mechanic Vehicle), a 2-year ITI certificate in MMV trade with 1 year practical experience is also required. For CT (Driver), a valid Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) Driving License is required.
CRPF Tradesmen Recruitment Criteria
The candidates who will be applying for the CRPF Constable Recruitment 2026 must make sure they fulfill the required eligibility criteria before filling out their application forms. The eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification, age limit and physical standards have been detailed below.
| Post | Qualification | Technical |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognized Board | Heavy Transport Vehicle Driving License + pass driving test |
| Motor Mechanic Vehicle | Matriculation (10th) or equivalent | 2-year ITI in Mechanic Motor Vehicle + 1-year experience OR 3-year apprenticeship + 1-year experience |
| All other Trades (Cook, Carpenter, Tailor, Brass Band, Pipe Band, Barber, Cobbler, Painter, Mali, Washerman, Water Carrier, Safai Karamchari, Bugler) | Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognized Board | Must be proficient and worked in respective trade |
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026): 18-23 years for most trades; 21-27 years for CT (Driver). Upper age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 3 years for Ex-Servicemen (after deduction of military service) is available.
CRPF Tradesmen Vacancy 2026
CRPF has announced 9,175 vacancies for Constable (Technical & Tradesmen) .The State/UT-wise CRPF Constable Vacancy can be checked from the tables below.
| State | Total Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar (UT) | 1 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 20 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 507 |
| Assam | 288 |
| Bihar | 700 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | 7 |
| Chhattisgarh | 206 |
| Dadar & Nagar Haveli (UT) | 1 |
| Delhi (UT) | 114 |
| Goa | 16 |
| Gujarat | 452 |
| Haryana | 153 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 42 |
| Jammu & Kashmir (UT) | 167 |
| Jharkhand | 257 |
| Karnataka | 471 |
| Kerala | 306 |
| Maharashtra | 688 |
| Manipur | 47 |
| Meghalaya | 52 |
| Mizoram | 14 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 454 |
| Nagaland | 87 |
| Odisha | 288 |
| Puducherry (UT) | 11 |
| Punjab | 245 |
| Rajasthan | 434 |
| Sikkim | 7 |
| Tamil Nadu | 681 |
| Telangana | 356 |
| Tripura | 46 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1230 |
| Uttarakhand | 73 |
| West Bengal | 754 |
CRPF Tradesman Selection Process
The selection process for selecting candidates for Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) posts includes the following stages.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Race
- Physical Standards Test (PST) – Height, Chest (Male), Weight
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Trade/Skill Test (Qualifying in nature – minimum 20 marks out of 50)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME)
Physical Standards (Minimum)
| Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest (Male only) | 80 cm (unexpanded) with 5 cm expansion | Not applicable |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age | Proportionate to height and age |
Relaxations in Height & Chest are available for ST, North-Eastern States, Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) candidates.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Race
| Post | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| CT/Driver, CT/MMV, CT/Carpenter, CT/Brass Band, CT/Pipe Band, CT/Cobbler, CT/Tailor, CT/Bugler, CT/Gardner, CT/Painter | 5 Kms in 24 minutes | 1.6 Kms in 8.5 minutes |
| CT/Cook, CT/Water Carrier, CT/Barber, CT/Hair Dresser, CT/Washerman, CT/Washerwoman, CT/Safai Karamchari | 1.6 Kms in 10 minutes | 1.6 Kms in 12 minutes |
Application Fee for CRPF Tradesman Recruitment
Candidates have to pay the application fee to complete their online application process, the fee may vary according to the category of the candidates. The complete details regarding the fee are given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/EWS/OBC | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ST | Rs. 0/- |
| PwD | Exempted |
Payment Method: Candidates can pay their application fee through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following options to make the online payment: debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Important Dates of CRPF Tradesman Recruitment
The CRPF has released the registration schedule for the CRPF Constable recruitment. The online application process and fee submission have been scheduled for 20th April -19th May 2026.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | 8th April 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 20th April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19th May 2026 |
| Last date to pay the Application Fee | 19th May 2026 |
| Exam Date | Update Soon |
How To Apply CRPF Tradesman Recruitment
The stages of the online application are given below and candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process.
- Visit the Official Website – Go to the CRPF recruitment page at www.rect.crpf.gov.in and click on the relevant recruitment link.
- New Registration – Click on “Click here for New Registration”. Enter your Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name (as per Matriculation certificate), Mobile Number, and Email ID.
- A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated and sent to your registered email and mobile number.
- Fill the Application Form – Log in using the Registration Number and Password. Fill in all required details such as personal information, address, educational qualifications, trade/post applied for, domicile State/UT, and category carefully.
- Upload Documents – Upload the scanned copies of: Photograph (colored, 35mm x 45mm, 50-100 KB, date printed on photo), and Signature (50-100 KB) in JPG/JPEG format. Ensure the documents meet the specified size, format, and clarity requirements.
- Application Fee Payment – Pay the fee (if applicable) through online mode using BHIM, UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or CSC Wallet. After successful payment, an e-receipt will be generated.
- Preview and Final Submit – Review all the details carefully before final submission. No change/correction/modification will be allowed after submission.
- Print Application Form – After final submission, download and print the completed application form and fee receipt for future reference.
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